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1953 Map of Seaside Park

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seaside Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Barnegat Bay separates the mainland from a densely developed barrier island in this mid-century topographic study. The narrow strip of land is home to a continuous string of shore communities including Chadwick, Lavallette, and Seaside Heights, where the grid-like street patterns are bordered by a prominent Boardwalk facing the Atlantic Ocean. Connectivity to the mainland is anchored by the Thomas A Mathis Bridge, which crosses Pelican Island to reach the western shores of Toms River.

South of the borough developments, the landscape transitions into the preserved coastal environment of Island Beach State Park, providing a stark contrast to the built-up resort areas. Marine activity is central to local life, evidenced by the Seaside Park Yacht Club, the Lavallette Yacht Club, and the U S Coast Guard Sta 22. On the mainland, small inlets like Shelter Cove and Applegate Cove define the jagged shoreline near Gilford Park and Ocean Gate.